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A moment in a maths class, aged 14, gave me the courage to tell people I was trans
Alice Jayde Wood

A moment in a maths class, aged 14, gave me the courage to tell people I was trans

The UK Supreme Court's gender ruling felt like a punch in the gut for Alice, but she hopes its a small setback
'I'm seen as trouble for wearing a tracksuit': Young people share why they wear the clothes they wear
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'I'm seen as trouble for wearing a tracksuit': Young people share why they wear the clothes they wear

James Arthur: 'It's too scary to even think about where I'd be if I didn't do music'
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James Arthur: 'It's too scary to even think about where I'd be if I didn't do music'

School standards minister: 'We want to change it so nobody has to fight for their education'
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School standards minister: 'We want to change it so nobody has to fight for their education'

These pioneers are plugging the gaps in youth support – with help from Big Issue Invest
Big Issue Invest

These pioneers are plugging the gaps in youth support – with help from Big Issue Invest

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty
From being understood to the price of Dr Pepper: Young people share their biggest issues
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From being understood to the price of Dr Pepper: Young people share their biggest issues

I'm 17 years old. Here's how playing bowls has changed my life
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I'm 17 years old. Here's how playing bowls has changed my life

I was a class clown and didn't care what happened to me. Joining a youth club changed everything
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I was a class clown and didn't care what happened to me. Joining a youth club changed everything

I'm a refugee. My favourite thing about Britain? The weather!
Tumukunde Uzomukunde

I'm a refugee. My favourite thing about Britain? The weather!

TikTok entrepreneur Simon Squibb: 'Money won't make you happy – but it gives you choices'
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TikTok entrepreneur Simon Squibb: 'Money won't make you happy – but it gives you choices'

The story behind our Big Issue special edition created entirely by young people
Paul McNamee

The story behind our Big Issue special edition created entirely by young people

How youth charity OnSide gives a platform to the voices of the next generation
Jamie Masraff

How youth charity OnSide gives a platform to the voices of the next generation

The Big Issue take over Edinburgh with Corrie’s Julie Hesmondhalgh
Julie Hesmondhalgh at Edinburgh Fringe
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The Big Issue take over Edinburgh with Corrie’s Julie Hesmondhalgh

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